United Fresh Produce Association Supports Produce Safety Pipeline

The United Fresh Produce Association announced its continued commitment to the future of produce safety professionals with the addition of two part time summer interns and complimentary registration to the produce safety track of Reimagine Conversations for all undergraduate and graduate students with an interest in produce safety.

United Fresh Honors 2021 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Winners During PMA Foodservice in July

United Fresh will celebrate nine of the country’s most innovative chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of culinary styles and backgrounds this July during the PMA Foodservice Conference & Expo in Monterey, CA as part of the United Fresh Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award Program, sponsored by FreshEdge™.

SEPC In Full Support of PMA and United Fresh Union

Southeast Produce Council’s (SEPC) Executive Committee convened in early May and expressed full support of the recent merger between Produce Marketing Association (PMA) and United Fresh Produce Association (United Fresh) who will consolidate to create a new global trade association.

North American Produce Industry Sounds Warning Bell, Pallet Shortages Putting the Supply of Fresh Produce at Risk

Although conversations are occurring within the North American (and global) industry relative to the current acute pallet shortages, we believe that many do not yet realize the factors impacting the situation and the potential scope of the issue, including the availability of produce to consumers.

United Fresh Volunteer Leadership Groups to Remain Through 2021

With the recent decision of the Board of Directors and endorsement of the membership to combine with the Produce Marketing Association to form a new association in 2022, the current United Fresh Board of Directors, market segment boards and expert advisory councils will remain in place and continue to guide the association through 2021.